Westside Elementary School

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Westside Elementary School ranks 1191 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 798. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (20.93%) and Hispanic (18.42%) students. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.2% to 23.9% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools like Lockmar Elementary School and Christa McAuliffe Elementary School. Westside Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Brevard District and Florida state averages, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades.

Additionally, Westside Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.51% to 62.82% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a higher spending per student, ranging from $7,302 to $8,874 over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools. While Westside Elementary shares the same district and rating as the nearby schools, it generally underperforms in terms of test scores and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2175 Degroodt Rd SW
Palm Bay, FL 32908

(321) 956-5050

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1191^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,807

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southwest Middle School
High:	Bayside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 867

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.8%

African American:

24.1%

Hispanic:

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 41^st among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Westside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (24.1%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 16.4. 57 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westside Elementary School employs 52.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary School is $8,807. 63 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	80.41	53^rd	199	73.4%
2005	74.47	69^th	202	65.8%
2006	62.62	648^th	1688	61.6%
2007	66.16	635^th	1786	64.4%
2008	67.01	612^th	1789	65.8%
2009	62.43	725^th	1847	60.7%
2010	71.31	538^th	1919	72.0%
2011	74.26	483^rd	1985	75.7%
2012	59.68	806^th	1984	59.4%
2013	59.92	802^nd	2029	60.5%
2014	66.98	655^th	2064	68.3%
2016	57.42	881^st	2087	57.8%
2017	59.07	845^th	2112	60.0%
2018	49.35	1075^th	2118	49.2%
2019	54.89	968^th	2182	55.6%
2021	54.49	994^th	2247	55.8%
2022	58.49	874^th	2219	60.6%
2023	58.12	887^th	2240	60.4%
2024	46.35	1191^st	2256	47.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	622	46	11	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	730
2000	680	54	11	42	6	n/a	n/a	0	793
2001	734	57	10	52	6	n/a	n/a	0	859
2002	793	61	4	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	925
2003	793	61	4	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	925
2004	907	77	5	83	5	n/a	n/a	0	1077
2005	922	119	10	98	3	n/a	n/a	0	1152
2006	949	159	13	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2007	490	141	13	82	1	n/a	n/a	46	773
2008	474	194	10	98	0	n/a	n/a	49	825
2009	483	195	7	100	0	n/a	n/a	60	845
2010	477	188	19	94	0	n/a	n/a	61	839
2011	424	158	15	117	0	1	64	0	779
2012	416	198	16	132	0	0	59	0	821
2013	397	175	12	133	0	0	39	0	756
2014	444	160	9	129	0	2	60	0	804
2015	433	140	6	134	1	2	53	0	769
2016	371	133	8	138	1	1	48	0	700
2017	380	126	11	142	5	3	44	0	711
2018	397	130	12	135	1	3	55	0	733
2019	433	110	11	139	2	2	72	0	769
2020	440	122	12	129	2	2	66	0	773
2021	378	112	10	109	2	2	54	0	667
2022	408	121	9	133	3	4	50	0	728
2023	403	167	7	147	3	2	69	0	798
2024	388	209	7	200	1	1	61	0	867

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	730	35.0	20.9	37.7
2000	793	46.0	17.2	10.2
2001	859	49.0	17.5	47.6
2002	925	56.0	16.5	47.1
2003	925	56.0	16.5	47.1
2004	1077	65.0	16.6	42.8
2005	1152	75.0	15.4	40.9
2006	1245	73.0	17.1	35.5
2007	773	46.0	16.8	39.2
2008	825	49.5	16.7	46.1
2009	845	58.7	15.6	54.4
2010	839	60.0	13.9	58.5
2011	779	56.8	13.7	55.6
2012	821	60.8	13.5	55.8
2013	756	59.0	12.8	58.1
2014	804	58.0	13.8	57.1
2015	769	54.0	14.2	58.9
2016	700	50.0	14.0	61.4
2017	711	52.0	13.6	59.8
2018	733	50.0	14.6	56.1
2019	769	47.8	16.0	53.3
2020	773	44.8	17.2	55.1
2021	667	43.8	15.2	62.8
2022	728	44.8	16.2	62.4
2023	798	48.0	16.6	52.5
2024	867	52.8	16.4	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	730	35.0	20.9	37.7
2000	793	46.0	17.2	10.2
2001	859	49.0	17.5	47.6
2002	925	56.0	16.5	47.1
2003	925	56.0	16.5	47.1
2004	1077	65.0	16.6	42.8
2005	1152	75.0	15.4	40.9
2006	1245	73.0	17.1	35.5
2007	773	46.0	16.8	39.2
2008	825	49.5	16.7	46.1
2009	845	58.7	15.6	54.4
2010	839	60.0	13.9	58.5
2011	779	56.8	13.7	55.6
2012	821	60.8	13.5	55.8
2013	756	59.0	12.8	58.1
2014	804	58.0	13.8	57.1
2015	769	54.0	14.2	58.9
2016	700	50.0	14.0	61.4
2017	711	52.0	13.6	59.8
2018	733	50.0	14.6	56.1
2019	769	47.8	16.0	53.3
2020	773	44.8	17.2	55.1
2021	667	43.8	15.2	62.8
2022	728	44.8	16.2	62.4
2023	798	48.0	16.6	52.5
2024	867	52.8	16.4	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$921 (12.1%)	$6,718 (87.9%)	$7,639
2019	$806 (10.8%)	$6,632 (89.2%)	$7,437
2020	$448 (6.1%)	$6,855 (93.9%)	$7,302
2021	$641 (7.7%)	$7,644 (92.3%)	$8,285
2022	$1,592 (17.9%)	$7,284 (82.1%)	$8,874
2023	$1,277 (14.5%)	$7,531 (85.5%)	$8,807

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 968^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 887^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)	50	31	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)	59	68	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)	67	70	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)	52	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)	56	49	7%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary School)	59	71	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary School)	67	65	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	769	798	3.8%
African American	110	167	51.8%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	139	147	5.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	433	403	6.9%
Two or More Races	72	69	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.3%	52.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Westside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2175 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 956-5050	867	53	16.4	49.5%	388 (44.8%)	209 (24.1%)	200 (23.1%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (7.0%)	46.4	1191^st of 2256 public elementary schools	47.2%		58.1	887^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%	304	48.0	53.0	60.0	57.0			52.0	52.0	44.0	64.0			44.0				$8,807	$1,277	$7,531
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1350 Wyoming Dr SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 345-4117	457	26	17.5	52.5%	178 (38.9%)	127 (27.8%)	99 (21.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (9.8%)	62.2	818^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.7%		62.1	793^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%	25	68.0	55.0	58.0				78.0	64.0	43.0				56.0				$9,863	$1,367	$8,496
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1225 Waco Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-1319	559	34	16.6	67.1%	236 (42.2%)	125 (22.4%)	144 (25.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.6%)	39	1371^st of 2256 public elementary schools	39.2%		32.2	1549^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.8%	178	55.0	31.0	60.0	50.0			44.0	31.0	44.0	51.0			56.0				$12,040	$2,739	$9,301
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3175 Jupiter Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-5700	577	40	14.4	69.2%	226 (39.2%)	163 (28.2%)	124 (21.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.1%)	19.3	1926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		27.1	1676^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	250	34.0	42.0	37.0	45.0			25.0	37.0	28.0	31.0			46.0				$12,609	$2,725	$9,884
Jupiter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Tupelo Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 952-5990	852	51	16.8	65.6%	325 (38.1%)	252 (29.6%)	184 (21.6%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (9.6%)	36.1	1453^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.6%		33.2	1517^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.3%	64	57.0	44.0	44.0	59.0			54.0	39.0	29.0	55.0			38.0				$10,378	$2,346	$8,033
Royal Palm Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7145 Babcock St NE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 723-0650	342	24	14.3	51.8%	182 (53.2%)	51 (14.9%)	74 (21.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (9.6%)	42.7	1272^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.6%		46.5	1177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	95	56.0	63.0	45.0	62.0	56.0	53.0	56.0	48.0	31.0	52.0	71.0	70.0	21.0	38.0		78.0	$9,598	$1,142	$8,457
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1651 Mara Loma Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 674-6145	868	49	17.7	53.5%	486 (56.0%)	143 (16.5%)	129 (14.9%)	10 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (11.2%)	53.4	1012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.1%		56.9	917^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.1%	95	51.0	54.0	59.0	75.0			37.0	47.0	60.0	62.0			63.0				$9,693	$1,484	$8,209
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	155 Del Mundo St NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-0465	647	44	14.7	68.9%	289 (44.7%)	125 (19.3%)	164 (25.3%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.3%)	49.5	1104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.1	989^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%	115	53.0	49.0	55.0	64.0			59.0	55.0	61.0	30.0			53.0				$10,951	$2,349	$8,602
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar	Public, Charter	K-8	720 Emerson Drive NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 329-5533	692	47	14.7	26.0%	407 (58.8%)	73 (10.5%)	136 (19.7%)	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (7.5%)	65.4	741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	67.2%					(n/a)	76.0	56.0	59.0	70.0	54.0	33.0	80.0	71.0	49.0	54.0	79.0	47.0	36.0	35.0	90.0	84.0	$9,704	$1,047	$8,657
Port Malabar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Pioneer Ave NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 725-0070	605	46	13.2	68.8%	293 (48.4%)	120 (19.8%)	124 (20.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.8%)	49	1115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		53.8	995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%	120	55.0	47.0	44.0	66.0			56.0	61.0	42.0	73.0			52.0				$11,100	$2,777	$8,324

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Middle School
High : Bayside High School

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 45% White, 24% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 867 students attended Westside Elementary School.

Is Westside Elementary School a good school?

Westside Elementary School ranks 1191^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Westside Elementary School in?

Brevard

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